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MI5 received intelligence on Salman Abedi twice in the months before the bombing, but failed to detect plot

The U.S. faces far more threats to its national security than from spy balloons or classified documents discovered in former and current presidents’ homes.

"Trump’s bullying and attacks" on the FBI appear to have worked, expert says

Bill with bipartisan support has a chance of making it to Biden’s desk

Weeks of anti-government protests in Israel turned violent on Wednesday for the first time as police fired stun grenades and a water cannon at demonstrators who blocked a Tel Aviv highway. The crackdown came shortly after Israel’s hard-line national security minister urged a tough response to what he said were…

Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.

Israel’s controversial far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Tuesday police had arrested a Palestinian who planned to assassinate him. A statement from his office said the man, who was not identified, was arrested several weeks ago. “The Arab suspect, a Jerusalem resident, who was planning to assassinate National…